Tree Nut Free Celery Sticks with Lemon Sunflower Butter
Crisp, cool celery sticks meet a bright, creamy dip that's genuinely hard to stop eating. The lemon sunflower butter comes together in one bowl — just sunflower seed butter, fresh lemon juice and zest, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper — and the result is tangy, nutty-tasting, and surprisingly rich. Sunflower seed butter does all the heavy lifting here, delivering that satisfying, thick texture you'd expect from a nut-based spread without any tree nuts in sight. A splash of water can loosen it to your preferred consistency, whether you want something to dip into or spread straight onto the stalk. It's the kind of snack that works for lunchboxes, party platters, or an afternoon pick-me-up when you need something fresh and filling. Clean ingredients, zero fuss, and a flavor combination that feels a lot more elevated than the effort involved.
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4 servings
- 1 bunch celery (about 10–12 stalks)
For the lemon sunflower butter
- ½ cup sunflower seed butter (unsweetened, no added sugar)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp water, to thin (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry the celery stalks, trim the ends, and cut each stalk into 4-inch sticks. Arrange on a serving plate or in a container.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, combine the sunflower seed butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
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